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decker packwood cause >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america to the problem. the turkish prime minister said today he had no intention of starting a war with syria. but the message is mixed and the tensions are high. the turkish parliament authorize military action against neighbor after syrian shells landed in the turkish town killing five civilians. >> lot this was not turkey's war, but the deaths of one family next to the syrian border have changed kuwait this country sees its neighbors conflicts. the government has called the strike from syria a final straw. left of the isn't family hoped. -- this is what is left of the family home. the families mother and children were sitting in the garden when the shell hit. >> we were eating and we heard the sound obama. the shrapnel fell, hit the wall and in the ground. we could have been killed. -- we heard the sound of the bomb. syria has apologized for the debts, but those of fear another accidental strike. >> we are scared to death. we don't know when another reporter is going to be fired. we are targets and we ar
decker packwood cause >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america to the problem. the turkish prime minister said today he had no intention of starting a war with syria. but the message is mixed and the tensions are high. the turkish parliament authorize military action against neighbor after syrian shells landed in the turkish town killing five civilians. >> lot this was not turkey's war, but the deaths of one family next to the syrian border have changed kuwait this country sees...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the world. nato leaders gathered around chicago and endorsed plans hold out by the end of 2014. a deal between the u.s. and pakistan is proving elusive. the defense correspondent joins us. >> many that have combat troops there are very keen today to put on a united front. a deal is being done, they know what the mission will look like after nato's combat forces come. at the same time, then made clear then as president obama put it, it will not stand alone. >> those that gave their lives in combat, nato leaders gathered for the traditional family photo. like any family gathering, things rarely go as smoothly as planned. france wants to pull its combat troops out of afghanistan sooner rather than later. most were keen to play it down. the focus today is very much on what happens next. nato won't abandon its country even after combat troops go, something the president obama was keen to give in. >> today, we can agree with of the afghan security forces. >> the president might finally be enroute toda
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the world. nato leaders gathered around chicago and endorsed plans hold out by the end of 2014. a deal between the u.s. and pakistan is proving elusive. the defense correspondent joins us. >> many that have combat troops there are very keen today to put on a united front. a deal is being done, they know what the mission will look like after nato's combat forces come. at the same time, then made clear then as president obama put it, it...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. there were no illusions that forming a new government would be easy, but today the growing pains continued in egypt. the newly elected president ordered parliament to reconvene despite the previous ruling by the supreme constitutional court. today the court shot back with this ruling still standing, setting up a potential showdown. from cairo, john reports. at a military ceremony today, it was remarkably amicable. if they are headed for confrontation, there was no sign of that. it has been barely one week since he was sworn in. they are already jostling for power. the president wants parliament to reconvene, despite an order by the military dissolving the assembly. the military has actually reduced the guard on parliament, allowing in mps for the first time since it was dissolved. seems to be opening a way for the parliament to compromise where they can resume briefly before dissolving for new elections. one more element in the equation, the supreme constitutional court. they have iss
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. there were no illusions that forming a new government would be easy, but today the growing pains continued in egypt. the newly elected president ordered parliament to reconvene despite the previous ruling by the supreme constitutional court. today the court shot back with this ruling still standing, setting up a potential showdown. from cairo, john reports. at a military ceremony today, it was remarkably amicable. if they are headed...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. the united nations general assembly to -- condemned the united nations security council over its failure to tackle the crisis in syria. as international diplomats failed to reach a consensus about what to do, some countries have stepped up with a unilateral assistance providing weapons and training. turkey is one country taking the lead. richard reports from the city near the border. >> a show of force by the turkish military on the border with syria today. tensions rising between the two countries. speculation that turkey may intervene in the syrian conflict. just south of the border in the syrian city, rebels are holding their ground against government forces. better training is paying off. the rebel fighters speaking in this amateur video is a woman who joined the free syrian army in june. i met her over the border in turkey. she told me about the covert military training here that many rebels have now received. >> the training is really a professional. you can only sleep four hour
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. the united nations general assembly to -- condemned the united nations security council over its failure to tackle the crisis in syria. as international diplomats failed to reach a consensus about what to do, some countries have stepped up with a unilateral assistance providing weapons and training. turkey is one country taking the lead. richard reports from the city near the border. >> a show of force by the turkish...
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announcer: the new pbs for ipad app. you'll never know what you'll find. [dog barks] announcer: available now in the app store. >> this is "bbc world news." >> funding for this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide capital for key, strategic decisions. we offer expertise and tailored solutions in a wide range of industries. what can we do for you? >> and now "bbc world news." >> this is bbc world news. talks in to the jet aimed at ending the syrian violence. they are evacuate in casualties. the burning of the koran at a u.s. base has inspired a deadly response. and trading in his saxophone for a second chance at high school. one south african musician is reliving his youth. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. despite all of the diplomatic maneuvering, the violence in syria continues
announcer: the new pbs for ipad app. you'll never know what you'll find. [dog barks] announcer: available now in the app store. >> this is "bbc world news." >> funding for this presentation is made possible by -- the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu, newman's own foundation, and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers work hard to understand the industry you operate in, working to nurture new ventures and help provide...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. after months of gloomy financial news, tonight, some encouraging signs that america's economy is gaining momentum and creating more jobs. figures out today show unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate in almost four years. 12 million americans are still out of work, but falling unemployment has surprised most analysts. both barack obama and mitt romney were quick to seize on the numbers. here is our north america editor. >> snow in downtown denver slow down the rush hour, that millions of americans have no need form morning haste -- no need for morning haze. how to create more jobs has been central for this election. unemployment rose after barack obama became president, peaking at just over 10%. today's figure is the first time it has been under 8% for 44 months. >> this morning, we found out that the unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest level since i took office. [applause] >> the good news comes at the end of a bad week for the president where he was widely derided for a
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. after months of gloomy financial news, tonight, some encouraging signs that america's economy is gaining momentum and creating more jobs. figures out today show unemployment has dropped to its lowest rate in almost four years. 12 million americans are still out of work, but falling unemployment has surprised most analysts. both barack obama and mitt romney were quick to seize on the numbers. here is our north america editor....
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. >> welcome to viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. a bomb still one of the greatest terror threats, and experts are examining a device meant for that purpose. it was discovered by covert cia operations in yemen, and if underlines the need for continued vigilance. >> a plan to blow up planes bound for america. a plot washington says was foiled an then was hatched by this man. this is the bomb he made in 2009 and gave to a young nigerian. pack into underwear, and it failed to go off. if it had, this shows the potential damage. the latest version is thought to have had an improved detonator. the u.s. is examining it at the laboratory. it now has possession of the device, but what about person that was going to use it? little has been said because he might have been working for the cia and handed the bomb over. this would explain a careful language that some american officials are using. >> there are very sensitive operational aspects of this we are continuing to pursue, so that means that we were able to get this device, we are trying to
. >> welcome to viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. a bomb still one of the greatest terror threats, and experts are examining a device meant for that purpose. it was discovered by covert cia operations in yemen, and if underlines the need for continued vigilance. >> a plan to blow up planes bound for america. a plot washington says was foiled an then was hatched by this man. this is the bomb he made in 2009 and gave to a young nigerian. pack into underwear, and it...
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. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. a british judge has opened an inquest to discover whether moscow ordered the killing of the former russian spy who died in a london hospital six years ago from a massive dose of radioactive polonium. just before he got sick he had tea with two other russians in a london cafe. now, the court like to know why he was killed. >> alexander litvinenko was poisoned by radiation. he was a fierce critic of the kremlin. where they behind his death? a lawyer for his widow said it was vital to establish whether this was a targeted assassination by agents of a foreign state. this would be an active state- sponsored nuclear terrorism on the streets of london. do you believe that the russian state was behind the murder? >> . now, i believe it. they say that polonium was used at such a high level of radioactive material. you cannot find it anywhere because it is all under state control. >> in radioactive trailcr aos floode they found traces of polonium at a restaurant where he ate, also at the millen
. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. a british judge has opened an inquest to discover whether moscow ordered the killing of the former russian spy who died in a london hospital six years ago from a massive dose of radioactive polonium. just before he got sick he had tea with two other russians in a london cafe. now, the court like to know why he was killed. >> alexander litvinenko was poisoned by radiation. he was a fierce critic of the kremlin. where...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. crimes against humanity are being committed in syria as we of syrian officials suspected of atrocities. government forces continue their assault on civilians at the situation in homs is particularly dangerous. >> in the midst of the bombardment of the city of homs, a hurry to funeral procession. they are under sniper fire. this video, which has not been independently verified, was taken yesterday when dozens were killed in this besieged city. the two boys have just lost their father and they are told that he died a martyr. [explosions] >> for almost three weeks now, the syrian security forces have fired rockets, artillery, and rockets into homs killing hundreds of men, women, children. rumors abound that the troops award winning western journalists were killed on wednesday. -- two award winning western journalists were killed on wednesday. others were wounded. among them is this journalist who was trapped in the area with life-threatening injuries. >> the doctors here have done their
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. crimes against humanity are being committed in syria as we of syrian officials suspected of atrocities. government forces continue their assault on civilians at the situation in homs is particularly dangerous. >> in the midst of the bombardment of the city of homs, a hurry to funeral procession. they are under sniper fire. this video, which has not been independently verified, was taken yesterday when dozens were killed in...
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welcome to viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. the syrian government has been trying to crush any signs of rebellion. today was the bloodiest attack yet. the city has been pounded by a sustained assault. our correspondent and our camera man who has managed to enter. a warning, it contains some distressing images. >> daybreak. the artillery fire was just beginning. in days, he steered gently the safety. in this part of the city, it is the worst they have endured. god is great, he shouts and defiance. we are hearing an impact every few seconds. you also hear a little bit of kalashnikov fire, a pretty huge of adjuster. -- a futile gesture. the film to the injured being moved. over several days of this, most of the casualties have been civilians. the houses don't have basements, there is nowhere to hide. where is the arab league, she shouts? is a badlys son wounded. give us guns, she screams. we cannot defend ourselves. even in the midst of all this, most hide their faces. there is no telling what the regime will do. >> the want the a
welcome to viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. the syrian government has been trying to crush any signs of rebellion. today was the bloodiest attack yet. the city has been pounded by a sustained assault. our correspondent and our camera man who has managed to enter. a warning, it contains some distressing images. >> daybreak. the artillery fire was just beginning. in days, he steered gently the safety. in this part of the city, it is the worst they have endured. god is great,...
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malcolm to our viewers on pbs -- welcome to our viewers on pbs and america. the search reasons for those that are missing after the costa concordia can ground. the hope of finding any more survivors grows dim. more on the recordings are emerging from the night the disaster unfolded. >> as the wind picked up, a rescue worker stepped out into the void. down towards the costa concordia, stable for now. the mission, to try to get to the last part of the ship above the waterline which has not yet been searched. today, another apparently damming conversation occurred held 30 minutes into the emergency. a port official asks if there is a problem. >> says this woman -- this woman says that he is not to blame. she said that she saw what he did when the ship hit land. 8 weeks ago on the costa concordia, everyone was a plot in the captain. francisco schettino and his admiring passengers. he confesses to making a navigational mistake on last week's cruise. the she became shop here -- the seat became more choppy. with the weather expecting to worsen, these are the main pr
malcolm to our viewers on pbs -- welcome to our viewers on pbs and america. the search reasons for those that are missing after the costa concordia can ground. the hope of finding any more survivors grows dim. more on the recordings are emerging from the night the disaster unfolded. >> as the wind picked up, a rescue worker stepped out into the void. down towards the costa concordia, stable for now. the mission, to try to get to the last part of the ship above the waterline which has not...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs and america and around the globe. tonight, fresh reports of fighting in syria. activists say the forces are trying to break into -- what they described as a massacre. there have been attacks from government tanks for days with rebels returning fire. at the un has delivered a bleak assessment of the ceasefire and our correspondent has seen firsthand the continuing violence. you might find some of their pictures in that report disturbing. >> it has been fought over many times and bears the scars. the town is now defiantly in rebel hands. >> they are bracing themselves for the next assault. >> this is the daily routine. just around the corner, a family. and the fathers to afraid of a rest to show his face. he talks about a front line with children. >> what are the effects? >> is very difficult, they are shelling day and night. we have nowhere else to go. but we submit ourselves to god. the three syrian army to last government post just over a week ago, killing dozens of soldiers. they had to fight for every inch of groun
welcome to our viewers on pbs and america and around the globe. tonight, fresh reports of fighting in syria. activists say the forces are trying to break into -- what they described as a massacre. there have been attacks from government tanks for days with rebels returning fire. at the un has delivered a bleak assessment of the ceasefire and our correspondent has seen firsthand the continuing violence. you might find some of their pictures in that report disturbing. >> it has been fought...
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is set to air on pbs. >> ken burns, what was the dust bowl? >> it was the worst man-made environmental disaster in american history. it was a 10-year apocalypse that destroyed farmers' crops, and their cattle, and their children as well. we plowed up a section of the southern plains and which only grass grew. we were expanding into industrialized agriculture. we turned over tens of millions of acres, larger than the size of the state of ohio. >> they must help a daily quota. >> when the drought inevitably came, and that topsoil was blown clear across the country. it is a cataclysm almost unimaginable today. >> as a filmmaker known for defining periods in american history, what drew you to the dust bowl? >> what draws me to any subject i've ever tackled, the story. the large story, the greatest ecological disaster. we're very fortunate to do a lot of detective work and uncovered the last survivors of the dust bowl. >> i will never forget standing there as a little boy, i was probably eight or nine. they started shooting those cattle. it is a si
is set to air on pbs. >> ken burns, what was the dust bowl? >> it was the worst man-made environmental disaster in american history. it was a 10-year apocalypse that destroyed farmers' crops, and their cattle, and their children as well. we plowed up a section of the southern plains and which only grass grew. we were expanding into industrialized agriculture. we turned over tens of millions of acres, larger than the size of the state of ohio. >> they must help a daily quota....
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. rebels said they took control of a border crossing to turkey today, but in damascus opposition forces are in retreat. the situation for civilians is dire and the report has been issued on the love boat accusing the government forces of deliberately attacking bread lines and hospitals. >> back to school in damascus, singing the national anthem saluting the army that keeps them safe. this is not just a song. this central neighborhood is now heavily protected. the world of these children is not just for of all around winnie the pooh. are you happy to be back as school, the teacher asks. yes, they respond. are you afraid of anything, she asks. no. do you feel safe at home, there is allowed -- the loud of a shell. what about the loud sound? oh, he says it is far away. actually, this is not that far. this is a government-supported the neighborhood. just a few blocks away, clashes are going on. this neighborhood is divided. just like syria. >> it is harder to move around now, there are so ma
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. rebels said they took control of a border crossing to turkey today, but in damascus opposition forces are in retreat. the situation for civilians is dire and the report has been issued on the love boat accusing the government forces of deliberately attacking bread lines and hospitals. >> back to school in damascus, singing the national anthem saluting the army that keeps them safe. this is not just a song. this central...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. in a seismic political shift, barack obama became the first american president to openly endorsed same-sex marriage. he has been under growing pressure after his vice- president said he was absolutely comfortable with gay marriage. >> as i talk to friends and family and neighbors, those committed in same-sex relationships, raising kids together, when i think about those soldiers or airmen or marines out there fighting on my behalf and feel constrained even now that don't ask don't tell is gone because they are not able to commit themselves in a marriage, i have concluded that for me, personally, it is important for me to go ahead and the firm that i think same-sex couples should be able to get married. >> he said on this issue, it was evolving. >> politicians love on difficult issues to kick the can down the road. obviously, nobody can attack them. it becomes a moment where he looks really lame. president obama had to lay it on the line, but it is not politically expedient or somethin
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. in a seismic political shift, barack obama became the first american president to openly endorsed same-sex marriage. he has been under growing pressure after his vice- president said he was absolutely comfortable with gay marriage. >> as i talk to friends and family and neighbors, those committed in same-sex relationships, raising kids together, when i think about those soldiers or airmen or marines out there fighting on...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. 49 days to go until the election, tonight a secret videotape can of mitt romney is the talkcae aign trail. romney is heard as dismissing 47% of americans as government dependent. who see themselves as victims. he said his comments were not an elegantly stated. what is the fallout? >> mitt romney does not need headlines like this 49 days before amee ca votes. his latest problem is "mother jones" publishing a video of a dinner with trichet supporters. he suggests almost half of all americans are scrounge is. >> 47% who voted for the president are dependent and believe their victims who believe they are entitled to health care, food, and housing. you name it. they will vote for this president a matter what. >> he also says peace in the middle east is unthinkable because palestinians have no interest in it. within hours of the video becoming public, he called a hasty news conference. >> i am speaking off the cuff in response to a question. >> the obama campaign raced out a new advertisement. >> it shows he thinks that half of the
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. 49 days to go until the election, tonight a secret videotape can of mitt romney is the talkcae aign trail. romney is heard as dismissing 47% of americans as government dependent. who see themselves as victims. he said his comments were not an elegantly stated. what is the fallout? >> mitt romney does not need headlines like this 49 days before amee ca votes. his latest problem is "mother jones" publishing a video of...
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welcome to our viewers in pbs in america and around the globe. for months this chinese murder case has dominated headlines but it took one court proceeding to complete the trial of the wife of the politician once tapped for the top levels of power. she killed a british businessman, neil heywood. >> at the heart of this case, 153-year-old woman faces a serious accusation that there is much more at stake than her innocence or guilt. appropriately perhaps given the storm of scandal surrounding the trial a typhoon blew in for its opening. these british diplomats were the only outside observers to be given access. on the face of it the case is simple. gu kailai is charged with murdering her business partner over money. neil heywood's relationship ran deep with the family. he moved large sums of money on their behalf out of the country. his death was recorded as a heart attack. a former senior police chief fled to the u.s. consulate alleging rudder and the cover- up. this u.s.-based forensic scientist received a call from the chinese police that confir
welcome to our viewers in pbs in america and around the globe. for months this chinese murder case has dominated headlines but it took one court proceeding to complete the trial of the wife of the politician once tapped for the top levels of power. she killed a british businessman, neil heywood. >> at the heart of this case, 153-year-old woman faces a serious accusation that there is much more at stake than her innocence or guilt. appropriately perhaps given the storm of scandal...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. for five days, security forces and surry have shelled the city of -- security forces have shelled the city of homs. this is a day after president assad assured the russian foreign minister that he was ready for dialogue. the people of homs are facing a different reality. our reporter spent several days of side of the besieged city and he sent us this report. >> it began at dawn and for a fifth day, homs was under bombardment. some say it was the worst day of shelling. syrian armor roamed menacingly. people here are afraid that this is a final push to crush the uprising. the casualties are mounting, undoubtedly most are civilians. they had put their hopes in a u.n. resolution but it was vetoed by russia and china. they are bitter, without a doubt. >> he was only about two years old. is this what the u.n. is waiting for? is this what the u.n. is quitting for, for more children to be dead? -- is this what the u.n. is waiting for. >> homs is terrified after many days of this. hundreds of
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. for five days, security forces and surry have shelled the city of -- security forces have shelled the city of homs. this is a day after president assad assured the russian foreign minister that he was ready for dialogue. the people of homs are facing a different reality. our reporter spent several days of side of the besieged city and he sent us this report. >> it began at dawn and for a fifth day, homs was under bombardment....
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. what can be done about syria? this is the question that confounding the international community since the uprising began their 10 months ago. now the arab league is taking its plan to end the violence to the u.n. security council. in syria, there have been fierce clashes between pro assault troops and the free syrian army -- pro-assad troops and a free syrian army. >> look at central damascus and you might think that the city is calm. when night falls, things are different in a suburb 50 minutes away. getting in is not easy. this is a checkpoint controlled by the free syrian army. a loose alliance of army defectors who are fighting president assad's methods. locals say that they kept the president's men out most of the time for the past two to three weeks. their light weapons, shotguns, pistols, cannot stop and assault but they could make it costly for the regime's forces to stay too long. the president says that they are an armed gang directed by foreign conspirators. they say they're protecting the people. pass
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. what can be done about syria? this is the question that confounding the international community since the uprising began their 10 months ago. now the arab league is taking its plan to end the violence to the u.n. security council. in syria, there have been fierce clashes between pro assault troops and the free syrian army -- pro-assad troops and a free syrian army. >> look at central damascus and you might think that the city...
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. ♪ welcome to our viewers on pbs and around the globe. the owners of the luxury cruise liner wrecked off the italian coast line their own captain for the disaster. they say he made an unauthorized deviation from the official course that took them to close to shore with deadly results. tonight we look at the investigation and hear from the survivors who made it back home. matthew price has the latest on the rescue. >> this morning, it slipped slightly more beneath the surface. with the waves, the hope shifted on the seabed -- hulk shifted on the seabed. they abandoned the rescue effort for hours because it was too dangerous to continue. more teams have arrived to search for survivors and to try to stop the fuel from leaking into the pristine waters. the divers have the most dangerous task, working in the water for hours still hoping to find survivors but knowing it is more likely they will find the dead. one of them pulls the bodies of two elderly man out. -- men out. this is the view that one driver had of the gash in the hull. the lead d
. ♪ welcome to our viewers on pbs and around the globe. the owners of the luxury cruise liner wrecked off the italian coast line their own captain for the disaster. they say he made an unauthorized deviation from the official course that took them to close to shore with deadly results. tonight we look at the investigation and hear from the survivors who made it back home. matthew price has the latest on the rescue. >> this morning, it slipped slightly more beneath the surface. with the...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also are around the globe. in syria, the shelling has spread. the forces have extended their attacks and the north. there is also no respite in the city. they managed to evacuate three injured assyrians, but the assault there has now entered its fourth week. the european union has agreed to impose new sanctions. our diplomatic correspondent has the latest. >> nighttime protests, a suburb of damascus. pictures taken supposedly yesterday evening, but that is impossible to verify. the responses grimly predicted. a protester lies wounded but still moving as others call for a hell, and chant, may god protect the free syrian army. these new pictures appear to show shelling of the district, it is not possible to verify when they were taken. a correspondent is witnessing renewed efforts by government forces to seize back towns in open revolt. >> we will to the sound of artillery bombardment. we believe they are using anti- aircraft guns targeting against the town and setting up mortar positions and infantry. >> the eur
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also are around the globe. in syria, the shelling has spread. the forces have extended their attacks and the north. there is also no respite in the city. they managed to evacuate three injured assyrians, but the assault there has now entered its fourth week. the european union has agreed to impose new sanctions. our diplomatic correspondent has the latest. >> nighttime protests, a suburb of damascus. pictures taken supposedly yesterday evening,...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. for weeks after the assault began, the un secretary general described it as atrocious. accusing the government of systematically attacking its own people. after a red cross convoy was denied access to the district. the middle east editor starts the coverage. >> and anti regime protests and just north. it was attacked. when the panic subsided, activists claimed there were 12 killed, some of them have gone to pieces. the siege is over, but the fight for the future of syria goes on. state television showed them, unconfirmed reportsas the red cg refused access. >> is unacceptable that the people have not received any assistance or humanitarian aid or help in weeks now. the situation was difficult. it is very serious, and even worse now. >> there was a comfortable nudge when the russian president refused to say if he would stay in power. there is still confusion about what happened when it was under siege. the red dog shows 640 destroyed or damaged buildings. the yellow ones market least 9
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. for weeks after the assault began, the un secretary general described it as atrocious. accusing the government of systematically attacking its own people. after a red cross convoy was denied access to the district. the middle east editor starts the coverage. >> and anti regime protests and just north. it was attacked. when the panic subsided, activists claimed there were 12 killed, some of them have gone to pieces. the siege...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs and around the globe. it only takes a quick look into the history books to see why egypt is buzzing with excitement. for the first time in more than 5000 years, the country has a chance to choose its leader in a direct election. one thing is certain. he will have to address many problems that have worsened since the fall of mubarak. >> this is the square that made history in egypt and around the globe cannot tahrir square. egypt is a different country. >> after the elections, maybe some protesters will be if he makes anything wrong. we will make make many protests against him. >> tahrir square will come back as a place to protest? >> yes. >> everywhere you go you see the culture and billboards. we have come to this working- class neighborhood in the center of cairo to find out. this man backs the candid that the calls himself a liberal islamist. the former prime minister? why are you voting for him? >> from outside. good education. >> you are not sure who to vote for? why? >> i do not hear well or see well
welcome to our viewers on pbs and around the globe. it only takes a quick look into the history books to see why egypt is buzzing with excitement. for the first time in more than 5000 years, the country has a chance to choose its leader in a direct election. one thing is certain. he will have to address many problems that have worsened since the fall of mubarak. >> this is the square that made history in egypt and around the globe cannot tahrir square. egypt is a different country....
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and are around the globe. iran's currency is in freefall tonight. it has fallen 10% in trading against the dollar today, having already lost 80% of its value since the beginning of the year. president mahmoud ahmadinejad has accused the west of using sanctions to wage economic war against the country. u.s. officials say that this reflects the success of the economic sanctions targeted on the the nuclear program. >> a frightening crisis for the people of iran, a collapsing currency. with money losing value all the time, food prices have soared. some shops have stopped trading. many worry about jobs, savings, and why the government cannot stop it. >> the prices of food, cheese, butter, milk and even fruit have witnessed an increase of 10% in the last two weeks. people are complaining about that. they are publicly complaining about this situation and they blame the situation on a ahmadinejad. >> today, he put the blame on western sanctions. >> it is very clear, iran is being pressurized. there are sanctions from
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and are around the globe. iran's currency is in freefall tonight. it has fallen 10% in trading against the dollar today, having already lost 80% of its value since the beginning of the year. president mahmoud ahmadinejad has accused the west of using sanctions to wage economic war against the country. u.s. officials say that this reflects the success of the economic sanctions targeted on the the nuclear program. >> a frightening crisis for the...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america. what you do with political freedom if you haven't had that for 5000 years? that was the almost existential question facing egyptians today as they voted in the country's first-ever democratic elections for president. a landmark comes after president mubarak was ousted from power. it is the knowledge of both opportunity and challenge. from cairo, jeremy starts our coverage. >> this is in the making, and the the finished article. it shows every sign of the power behind the new president. a free vote for an egyptian leader has been a long time coming. >> how long have you been waiting? >> 30 years. >> i am worried because it is the first time you don't know the outcome. >> the polling station i've visited, this one was women only. dodge they don't know how much power the men they are voting for is going to have because they are waiting for agreement on a new constitution that will lay out what he can and can't do. the issues seem to be the economy of security that seem to be a big increa
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america. what you do with political freedom if you haven't had that for 5000 years? that was the almost existential question facing egyptians today as they voted in the country's first-ever democratic elections for president. a landmark comes after president mubarak was ousted from power. it is the knowledge of both opportunity and challenge. from cairo, jeremy starts our coverage. >> this is in the making, and the the finished article. it shows every sign...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also a around the globe. are we going closer to an international military response to syria? the defense secretary says that option is on the table, but stressed that the white house prefers a diplomatic effort. his comments came as u.n. humanitarian chief that syria's foreign minister before finally visiting be much bombarded the city. we begin our coverage tonight. >> before setting off to the north, the humanitarian chief held talks with the syrian foreign minister and they told us it was trying to meet the citizens' needs despite the western embargo. wast wasn't clear if she hoping to see for herself the massive destruction that was besieged and shelled for nearly one month. >> be red crescent has just been allowed in, but not the international red cross. the huge clear up operation has been going on. unverifiable activist footage shows patients, and presumably wounded activists, apparently blindfolded and showing signs of torture. that is why many people wounded by security forces are not being taken to
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also a around the globe. are we going closer to an international military response to syria? the defense secretary says that option is on the table, but stressed that the white house prefers a diplomatic effort. his comments came as u.n. humanitarian chief that syria's foreign minister before finally visiting be much bombarded the city. we begin our coverage tonight. >> before setting off to the north, the humanitarian chief held talks with the...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. we start tonight with what might -- what must be every climbers nightmare. a massive avalanche in the french alps claimed at least nine lives. reports of a six-foot wall of snow and ice crashing down the side of the mountain at a ski resort. among the debtor three britons, three germans, two spaniards, and a swiss. we have this report. -- among the dead. >> high in the mountains early in the morning where a large slab of ice broke, sending a wall of snow and debris hurtling said lee -- suddenly down the alpine slopes. a large group of climbers was trapped in its path and lucky to be caught -- and lucky to be caught in just the wrong place -- and lucky -- unlucky to be caught in just the wrong place. rescue teams began to arrive to evacuate the injured and search for the missing. >> we saw the avalanche and the injured climber. those who managed to escape the avalanche were walking up. i went there with them, and we tried as best as we could. >> it happen in the french alps, close to t
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. we start tonight with what might -- what must be every climbers nightmare. a massive avalanche in the french alps claimed at least nine lives. reports of a six-foot wall of snow and ice crashing down the side of the mountain at a ski resort. among the debtor three britons, three germans, two spaniards, and a swiss. we have this report. -- among the dead. >> high in the mountains early in the morning where a large slab of...
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welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. right now a stand up under way in france where the man suspected of carrying out seven recent killings is inside his apartment, surrounded by police. identified as a 24-year-old french citizen with links to pakistan and afghanistan. the french intelligence has been tracking him for years and he was prepared to attack again. >> they swooped in the early hours of the morning. intelligence gathered in the biggest manhunt france has known, leading them to an apartment. inside was the gunman responsible for seven murders. his name is mohammed merah, a 24-year-old french citizen and is known to the intelligence services. as they try to force their way in, there was an exchange of fire in which two policemen were shot. his brother was arrested in a separate operation. his mother was brought in to try to talk him out. 10 days ago, mohammed merah came here to find out how to disable a tracking device on his scooter and how he was trying to respray it. >> he seemed a normal kid, a but nothing t
welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and also around the globe. right now a stand up under way in france where the man suspected of carrying out seven recent killings is inside his apartment, surrounded by police. identified as a 24-year-old french citizen with links to pakistan and afghanistan. the french intelligence has been tracking him for years and he was prepared to attack again. >> they swooped in the early hours of the morning. intelligence gathered in the biggest manhunt...